There are six different species of baboons. Scientists have found that certain species of baboons are more aggressive than others. However, when push comes to shove, every species of baboon can be ...

Meet Moja, a Hamadryas baboon at the Phoenix Zoo who is celebrating his 24th birthday today. And how, you may ask, does a baboon celebrate his birthday? Nutrition Services made ice treats and "cookies ...

A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have ...

Baboons are remarkable animals. While they often are written off as unintelligent violently aggressive creatures and bear the brunt of uninformed slurs, nothing could be further from the truth about ...

A baboon at Popcorn Park died Wednesday, the animal refuge said in a social media post. “It is with deep sorrow that we inform you all of Legolas’ [the baboon] passing,” the Facebook post read. “While ...

A surprising new study has found that blocking reproduction in some mammals may increase their life expectancy by an average ...

In one of the most widely read posts on the Animals and Us blog (here), I discussed whether a troop of hamadryas baboons living in a garbage dump at Taif, Saudi Arabia kidnap puppies and raise them as ...